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Judgment: The State of West Bengal vs. PAM Developments Private Limited Case Citation : 2025 INSC 69, SLP (C) No. 11392 of 2024 Relevant Provisions Cited : Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) Order XXIII, Rule 1 and 4 of the CPC Limitation Act, 1963 Headline Keywords : Debarment Orders, Amendment of Plaint, Civil Procedure Code, Cause of Action, Limitation Period, Government Tenders, High Court of Calcutta, Jurisdiction, Legal Notice Background : The dispute centers around the enforcement of debarment orders issued by the State of West Bengal's Public Works Department (PWD) against PAM Developments Private Limited. The Respondent, a contractor, had been blacklisted following non-completion of a project, with further legal proceedings leading to the dismissal and amendment of the debarment orders. The Respondent sought an amendment to the plaint in its ongoing civil suit, which was contested by the Appellants (State of West Bengal). Judgment : The Supreme Cou...

RTI (सूचना का अधिकार) क्या है? सूचना का अधिकार अधिनियम, 2005 (RTI Act) प्रत्येक नागरिक को सरकारी कार्यालयों से जानकारी प्राप्त करने का अधिकार प्रदान करता है। इस अधिनियम का उद्देश्य पारदर्शिता और जवाबदेही सुनिश्चित करना है। RTI आवेदन प्रक्रिया RTI आवेदन दाखिल करना एक सरल प्रक्रिया है। नीचे दिए गए चरणों का पालन करें: 1. सही विभाग की पहचान करें: यह सुनिश्चित करें कि आपकी जानकारी संबंधित सरकारी विभाग से संबंधित हो। RTI आवेदन गलत विभाग में भेजने पर समय बर्बाद हो सकता है। 2. आवेदन तैयार करें: RTI आवेदन लिखित रूप में या ऑनलाइन फॉर्म के माध्यम से किया जा सकता है। आवेदन किसी भी भारतीय भाषा या अंग्रेजी में हो सकता है। 3. आवेदन में शामिल बिंदु: आवेदक का नाम और पता। जिस सूचना की आवश्यकता है, उसका विवरण। सूचना प्राप्त करने का तरीका (डाक, ईमेल, या व्यक्तिगत रूप से)। आवेदन शुल्क का विवरण। 4. आवेदन शुल्क जमा करें: सामान्यतः आवेदन शुल्क ₹10 होता है। शुल्क पोस्टल ऑर्डर, बैंक ड्राफ्ट, या ऑनलाइन जमा किया जा सकता है। गरीबी रेखा (BPL) से नीचे रहने वाले व्यक्तियों को शुल्क से छूट दी जाती है। 5. ...

Mastering Civil Litigation: Key Judgment Analysis Case Title: Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church Trust Association v. Sri Bala & Co. Citation: 2025 INSC 42 Overview of the Judgment The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether a second suit for specific performance of a sale agreement was barred by limitation under Order VII Rule 11(d) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, and Article 113 of the Limitation Act, 1963. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory limitations and clarified the principles governing the accrual of the "right to sue." Factual Background Parties Involved: Appellant (Defendant): Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church Trust Association Respondent (Plaintiff): Sri Bala & Co. Timeline of Events: 1991: A sale agreement was executed for the transfer of property for ₹3.02 crores. 1993: The first suit for specific performance was filed but later rejected due to non-payment of court fees. 2007: A second suit for...

Overview The Supreme Court of India recently clarified the principles governing the accrual of the "right to sue" in civil litigation. The key takeaway is that this right arises when a valid cause of action exists, giving the plaintiff the ability to seek legal remedies. This explanation is pivotal for legal practitioners and litigants to understand the initiation and limitations of civil suits. Key Judgments and Principles Definition of the Right to Sue The right to sue accrues when a substantive right to relief exists, and that right is either infringed or threatened by the defendant. The Supreme Court highlighted the correlation between the "right to sue" and "cause of action," indicating that both arise simultaneously. Case References State of Punjab vs. Gurdev Singh (1991) : The Court defined "right to sue" as the ability to seek relief through legal proceedings when the right has been infringed or is under threat. M.V.S. Manikyala Rao vs. M...